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Griezmann: "I am motivated to be someone important at Atlético, to be a legend in this club. I know I have to earn it." in c/main@soccer.forum

[–] skyreal@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

It really was all a communication trick. They milked the whole "Griezmann wanted to come to Barcelona so much he took a pay cut" narrative, until the details started to leak in the press.

[OC] Which First Division Teams from England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy lost against a team from the 5th tier or lower in the domestic Cup? in c/main@soccer.forum

[–] skyreal@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Wasn't Alcorcon in 4th division when they knocked Real Madrid out of Copa Del Rey in 2009?

[Adidas on youtube] Zidane to Messi: "It's true there are only a few No 10s left. Well, thank goodness you still play and the No. 10 still exists." in c/main@soccer.forum

[–] skyreal@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Shy recognizes shy.

Guti: "It was the throne of Vinicius, Mbappé, Haaland... But Bellingham is the only one who has realized that the throne of Messi and Cristiano is free... and he is going for it." in c/main@soccer.forum

[–] skyreal@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Because he was already at the club for a few years. It's not the same seeing a player develop than seeing a player have an immediate impact. And Vinicius was pretty hyped too when he arrived in Madrid, until the excitement kinda died down due to his bad finishing, then Hazard (briefly) becoming the new shiny toy.

People are always excited with new, big signings. People are always excited with young, talented signings. People are always excited when a new signing immediately performs, and even more if it's above expectations.

What we're seeing with Bellingham is the addition of all that.